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Lead Reporter:Deann Roser
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| It's time for the next group of the finest at Craven Community College to take a walk. I'm not talking
about "THE WALK" to get their diplomas. Graduation time has
arrived, time to gather our wonderful instructors and our "2003"
graduates for a celebration. This year the guest speaker is going to be
Hilda Pinik. Ms. Pinik is the Vice Chairman of Trustees for all colleges.
Graduation day is May 9th 2003 at 9:00 a.m. outside building
B. QUESTION 1: What is your most memorable moment of your experience at Craven? ANSWER: Sue- First semester- "I hadn't been in school in many years and I was scared to death, but after a while I learned that I had a lot of instructors that helped me through (referring to our developmental instructors)." Sue also said that her instructors taught her to strive for her best. Through the years Sue has come across a lot more instructors who have gone above and beyond the call of being a teacher. | Tara-That she has preformed in every speech festival. She finds the festivals interesting exciting and has benefited her since she leaves us in May for UNC Wilmington to get her bachelors in theater. QUESTION 2: What are you going to miss most about Craven Community College? ANSWER: Sue- Her response to this was she's not going anywhere because she plans to stay on and get an Arts degree. She thanks many of her instructors for inspiring her want to become an art teacher. Tara- Class with Mr. Cox, He is like a mentor and a second father. He takes pride in all his students and helps them with their talent and helps them overcome their obstacles. QUESTION 3: What was your favorite class besides art? ANSWER: Sue- Drama with Mr. Cox because he taught her how to interact with others. Tara-History with Mr. Skull, "He made his class very interesting by bringing his own experience into his classroom. I would like to thank Sue and Tara for letting me interview them and I along with everyone else wish them the best of luck. | |||||||||||||||
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| "A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that `individuality' is the key to success." Robert Orben | |||||||||||||||||
Family Fun Day a Smashing Success | |||||||||||||||||
| Craven Community College families of all ages enjoyed the spectacular weather and entertainment of Family Fun Day hosted by Student Council on April 12, 2003. The day started off with terrific music by DJ Glenn Van Lee. His musical vibes had the crowd moving to the beat as Gary Shelton entertained the youngsters with an array of magic tricks and balloon animals. The "splash" of the day was Phi Beta Lambda's dunking booth. People lined up to take their best shots at entertaining "dunkees" like William Huckaby, Diane Tyndall and Student Council Chairman William Toler. The most demanded "dunkee" was CCC's President Scott Ralls as hundreds of students/faculty/staff cheered as Dr. Ralls was submerged into the ice-cold water. Dr. Ralls was quoted as saying, "Is that as cold as it gets? Bring it on!!" There were also other fun things for the kids including a "Froggy Fling", a ducky pool sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, a basketball shoot-out and a moonwalk for the kids. Hotdogs & hamburgers were provided by Mel & Vel's catering and free drinks | were also available. All in all, it was a great day for the 1st Annual Craven Community College Family Fun Day. A tradition that will hopefully stay with the college forever. A big "Thank You" is extended to everyone who helped out to run the events and especially to those who just came out to have fun. We hope to see you there next year. | ||||||||||||||||
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The North Carolina Board of Nursing has approved Craven Community College to expand its Associate Degree Nursing program by 44 students starting next month. According to Scott Ralls, president of Craven Community College, the nursing expansion is a response to priorities indicated by local health care employers, and is the first step in a College emphasis on education and training for health care professionals. Carolyn Jones, director of healthcare programs at Craven Community College, said this expansion will help meet the local demands for Registered Nurses. "Local healthcare employers like Craven Regional Medical Center are experiencing a shortage of nurses," said Jones. "Because the College's nursing program has been limited to 100 students, we have not been able to completely fill the needs of the local workforce," Jones said. "Since the College has always had more applicants than the program could accommodate, there is no shortage of qualified applicants to fill these additional slots." Rosanne Leahy, vice president of nursing services | at Craven Regional Medical Center, noted, "In light of the impending shortage of nurses, Craven Regional Medical Center welcomes the excellent news of the expansion of the nursing program at Craven Community College. We appreciate the responsiveness of the community college to our needs and have been happy to support their efforts through the funding of nursing scholarship and loans." The nursing profession as a whole is experiencing a shortage. According to the American Hospital Association Commission on Workforce for Hospitals and Health Systems, hospitals are facing a threatening long-term shortage of nurses, due in part to the aging nursing workforce. The average age of nurses today is 43. The Association added that the declining growth of the U.S. workforce as a whole also contributes to the shortage, with fewer potential workers coming behind the aging baby boomer generation. For more information about the Associate Degree Nursing program at Craven Community College, contact Carolyn Jones at 638-7342. | |||||
Book Store News | Senior Art Show | |||||
| Summer charges begin May 22, 2003 and end on June 3, 2003. These charges include Pell grants, scholarships and all third party charges. Please bring your registration with you to the bookstore each time you plan to charge books or supplies.
They're Here!!! Cap & Gown Orders have arrived and are available to be picked up.
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The Senior Art Show was very successful with the art work displayed in the halls of building G. Approximately 150 people were in attendance. The art show was a parntership between United Senior Services and Craven Community College. Refreshments was served throughtout the evening. Music was provided by Tasker Polk and Marie Cavolina for everyone's enjoyment on Friday evening. The art that was displayed was submitted by the art students in Continuing Education with the instructors having their own exhibit down the hall by the computer lab.
The display screens used to hang the 86 pieces of art were donated to the college by Twin Rivers Artist Association.
We would like to thank all of the students and instructors who participated in the exhibit, making it a great showing of students works. | |||||
Continuing Education Schedules | ||||||
| The Division of Continuing Education's Summer Schedule for May16 through Aug14 will have been delivered to the New Bern Post Office on April 23rd. Expect them in your mailboxes shortly thereafter. Copies are available in Building G (Con.Ed.), Building A (Library & Basic Skills/Literacy), and Building B (Student Services). Classes for the Fall Term (Aug15 - Dec19) will be available approximately July 30th at the same locations. Or call 638-7248 (New Bern) and 444-6001 (Havelock) for further information. | ||||||
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Craven Celebrates Founders' Day | ||||||||
| Craven Community College celebrated Founders' Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2003. April 23, 2003 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of the College. The first campus building, commonly known as Bldg. B, was named after Craven's first president, Dr. Thurman E. Brock. Beginning
in 1963, Craven Community College offered a small network of evening classes
in conjunction with Lenoir Industrial Center in Kinston, now known as
Lenoir Community College. Craven County Technical Institute officially became an independent institution with its first Board of Trustees meeting on April 23, 1968. Charter members of | the Board of Trustees were: Mr. Edwin J. Cella, Mr. Edward C. Howard, Mr. James B. Wiggins, Mr. Hiram Mayo, Mr. John R. Hill, Mrs. Leah O. Ipock, Mr. Charles T. Denham, Dr. Charles T. Barker, Mr. Albert Salem, Mr. James F. Gavin, Mrs. Evelyn C. Haire, and Mr. Lynn N. Kelso. The College employed three full-time staff members including Dr. Thurman E. Brock as president, Dr. Steve Redd as dean, and Mrs. Hazel Heath as secretary. The College purchased 100 acres of property off of what is now the site of the Craven Community College New Bern campus, off of Glenburnie Road. The first building on the new campus was completed in 1971. The College now has seven buildings on the New Bern campus. Three additional buildings are nearing completion in Havelock. New Havelock campus facilities include the Institute of Aeronautical Technology, a general classroom building, and a library. The campus is scheduled to open this fall. | |||||||
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CCC Staff-Couple Proud Parents | Hat Day @ the Library | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| On Monday evening, April 14, 2003 the initiation ceremonies for the Spring, 2003 session of Phi Kappa Phi, the Honor Society at ECU were held.
The son of part-time instructor Warren Nye and Librarian Nancy Nye. Edward M. Nye, was among the Seniors included in this honor. Ed is an English Education major with a minor in ESL(English as a Second Language) Education. Ed's experience as a volunteer assistant in CCC's ESL classes for about 3 semesters was influential in his decision to get his degree at East Carolina. | I want to thank all the instructors and students who contributed to a successful Fine-Free Week during National Library Week(April 7-11); highlighted by the 24th annual celebration of Hat Day @ the Library on April 9th. In spite of the week-long rainy weather, we did have some people who bravely made or wore hats for | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| the occasion. We had some nice prizes donated by the CCC Foundation. Both Dr. Ralls and Martha Williams(Art instructor) wore hats. Erma Starkey won first place (prize was a very nice pen and pencil set), Mrs. Williams won |
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Easter Egg Hunt a Huge Success | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| second place (a very appropriate Foundation umbrella) with her very elegant black and white creation and Gery Boucher, with his purple and gold jester's hat was awarded third (a very professional-looking note paper binder). A good time was had by all; hope to see more of you next year @ the Library!
Nancy Nye, Librarian
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The Business & Marketing Club would like to thank all of those who came out to participate in the Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18th. With three sections divided by age groups, the "Hunt" started at 1 p.m. and was over in 2 minutes!! Other activites included a water balloon toss and an egg toss. A big "Thank You" goes out to Ms. Sherry Forrest and her Early Childhood students for helping to set up and give out snacks to the kids, and to K & R Hotdogs for giving us extra drinks when we ran out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Congratulations to Craven Community College students, Debra Gilo Anderson and Lawrence Williams, who were honored at the Annual North Carolina Community College System Academic Excellence Awards Luncheon in Raleigh earlier this month. Debra and Lawrence were among 118 North Carolina community college students recognized for academic success and leadership ability. Debra has served as a CCC Ambassador this year. A 20-year Navy veteran, Debra will graduate this May with an Associate Degree in nursing. This summer, Debra will begin her nursing career at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. She also plans to continue her health care education through the master's degree level. Lawrence will graduate this May with an Associate degree in Applied Science, Business Administration: Marketing & Retailing. Lawrence is vice president of the Student Council; treasurer of the Forensics Society; and former secretary of the Business and Marketing Club. In addition, he is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Phi Beta Lambda. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Will Tyndall points out that "the yolk's on him!" | This toddler looks for the last few eggs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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CCC Comes Back with Honors | ||||||||||||||
| The Craven Community College Xi Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda business association placed one student into national competition and brought home eight other awards and three professional development certificates from the association's state leadership conference April 3 - 6.
Lucy Stutz, a graduating early childhood associate major from Havelock, placed second in the Future Business Teacher category, which qualifies her for national competition in Dallas in late June. Stutz spoke on the importance of basic business education in elementary school. | The Craven chapter was also awarded the Terry Lowrance Leadership Award for its activities during the past year. Craven is being considered for a national gold key award for activities including raising funds for the United Way and March of Dimes. Adair and Toler are also eligible for silver keys for their involvement this year.
The Xi Beta Chapter began the re-chartering process in September and now has 24 members, 11 of whom attended the conference along with two advisers.
The club would also like to thank Liberty Pawn in Havelock for its sponsorship of Lucy Stutz. | |||||||||||||
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Other CCC students receiving awards were: Xi Beta Iota president Crystal Adair, placed fourth in job interview; reporter William Toler, won sixth in marketing; parliamentarian Theresa Johnson, came in sixth in management; Annea Evans, won seventh in hospitality management; the team of Adair, Toler, and Evans, placed seventh in business decision making; Vonetta Simmons, came in seventh in public speaking; and Lakeydra Lanay Joyner, won eighth in human resource management. Adviser Pat Hardee and students Evans and Joyner also received a professional development certificate for attending leadership seminars at the state conference. |
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| The Craven Community College Xi Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda business association placed one student into national competition and brought home eight other awards and three professional development certificates from the association's state leadership conference April 3 - 6.
Lucy Stutz, a graduating early childhood associate major from Havelock, placed second in the Future Business Teacher category, which qualifies her for national competition in Dallas in late June. Stutz spoke on the importance of basic business education in elementary school.
Other CCC students receiving awards were: Xi Beta Iota president Crystal Adair, placed fourth in job interview; reporter William Toler, won sixth in marketing; parliamentarian Theresa Johnson, came in sixth in management; Annea Evans, won seventh in hospitality management; the team of Adair, Toler, and Evans, placed seventh in business decision making; Vonetta Simmons, came in seventh in public speaking; and Lakeydra Lanay Joyner, won eighth in human resource management. Adviser Pat Hardee and students Evans and Joyner also received a professional development certificate for attending leadership seminars at the state conference. | ||||||||||||||
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The FTK-AFN Officers for the 2003-04 Academic Year | |||||||||||||
CCC's Alpha Phi Nu Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa says goodbye to the 2002-03 school year and its president, Gary White. The club would like to thank Gary for his hard work and vision for the chapter in the coming years. This past year he was nominated for the All-USA Academic Team. While this year is ending, AFN says hello to the approaching school year with a new slate of officers ready to get things rolling for next year's Regional Conference. | ||||||||||||||
William R. Toler, PresidentCrystal Adair, Vice-President Jeanette Young, Treasurer Dan Upchurch, Secretary | ||||||||||||||
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Film Flam | Spanish Club News
The Spanish club will be holding a YARD SALE on Saturday, May 10th at Colony Baptist Church on Glenburnie. Sale will begin at 6:00 am. Anyone with items to donate, please contact either Kate Amerson, Murdina MacDonald, Rosemary Garcia or Joya Barnett. This is surely an event for early risers! Proceeds will go toward the club's trip to Spain June 11-22.
DVD RAFFLE The Spanish Club is selling raffle tickets for $1.00 per ticket or $5.00 for 6 tickets. The prize is a Daewoo DVD player as well as $20.00 gift certificate to Blockbuster Video so the winner can buy some DVD's. Please note the following details of the player:
DVD/VCD/S-VCD/AUDIO CD/MP3 PLAYER Daewoo DVD 5900 Dolby down-mix dual channel output DTS coaxial, Optical output S-Video, YUV (Y, Cb, Cr) output Horizontal resolution more than 500 lines Compatible with DVD/VCD/SVCD/DVCD/CD-R/CD-RW/HDCD/CD/MP3 DISCS
Contact any member of the club for tickets. A winner will be chosen the last week of school. You do not need to be present to win. | ||||||||||||||
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A special friend of the Forensic Society visited our campus recently. | |||||||||||||||
| John Kearns, an aspiring director from Wilmington and Morehead City, spoke to Kerry Cox's drama and speech classes in April. Kearns showed the groups a promotional trailer for his proposed tv series, "Life-N-General." | | ||||||||||||||
| At the time of his presentation, Kearns' production partner, David Schifter from AMVF Productions, was pitching the series to network executives in Los Angeles. Kearns stated that CBS, NBC and ABC had already viewed the trailer and that PAX and the WB network were possible venues for the show. The Forensic Society of Craven Community College has worked with Kearns during two earlier video projects and wishes "Life-N-General," Kearns Entertainment and AMVF Productions every success in their endeavors.
On April 11, 2003, the Forensic Society presented "Honey, Bring Me Some Sweet Tea-I Feel Like Something Southern." The program opened up with eight-year old Shawn Blazer at the piano. Shawn, a student of Joya Barnett, recieved a standing ovation. Other students recieving standing ovations were Mayline Outlaw, who sang "Amazing Grace," and Joya Barnett and Kim Lumpkin who performed "Dream Chaser"(an original piece written by Joya) on piano and cello. The program was full of talent, talent, and more talent. Students from Mr. Cox's Speech and Drama classes performed historical speeches, selections from Spoon River, as well as humerous sketches. Although the program lasted nearly two hours, with two intermissions, there was never a dull moment. Everyone involved deserves special recognition for all of their hard work, especially Mr. Cox who has an eye for spotting talent in students. | |||||||||||||||
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Business & Marketing Club Changes Plans | |||||||||||||||
The CCC Business & Marketing Club has decided to not go to Toronto this May. Instead, the club has decided to go to Ottowa. Due to the recent outbreak of SARS, the club settled on still going to Canada, just not Toronto. The Bus/Mkt Club would like to thank K & R Hot Dogs and everyone on and off campus who bought food and shirts, and those who played in and attended the Student Faculty Basketball games to support the trip. This will be the last trip of the Business & Marketing Club, for the club will be dissolving into Phi Beta Lambda this summer. | |||||||||||||||
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| Robert Curtis (a.k.a. the Water Bottle Bandit) spritzes Rachel Smyer as she explains how "Southern Girls don't sweat, they glisten" in GRITS, Girls Raised In The South. | ||||||||||||||
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This Month's submissions by Joya Barnett & William R. Toler | ||||||||||
| "Cell Phones and Sticky Notes" When I woke
up this morning and
Sat down to my meal of oats.
I was reminded slightly,
Get your cell phone and stop to get sticky notes.
I dressed and grabbed an umbrella,
My purse and winter coat.
All the while chanting
"cell phone, cell phone. Sticky notes, sticky notes.
As I was walking out the door
I got a call from my lovely folks.
"Ma, I can't talk now.
I have to grab my cell phone and stop to pick up sticky
notes.
10 minutes early, I sit in morning traffic
the thing I just love the most.
What!? It can't be. I forgot my cell phone
And might not have time for sticky notes.
Should I u-turn in traffic that moves
Slower than tug boats?
Or risk a horrendous day with
no cell phone
no sticky notes?
Well, I want my cell phone and
I need my stickies for quotes.
I just can't go all day without
my cell phone or my lovely sticky notes.
Now, I'm usually a pretty calm person
But this has been a crappy day and it just started.
It's glooming and raining
Everything is getting soaked.
I'm running low on time, gas and patience.
I need to get my cell phone
And those doggoned sticky notes.
Then suddenly, a ray of sun shines
As through a cloud it pokes.
How is it that I'm sitting at my desk
Staring at my cell phone and a stack of sticky notes.
Oh, Thank Heaven! It was a dream
In the form of a terrible joke.
I hadn't had the worst day ever
I had my cell phone
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Glad
I'm done
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| March 2003 YMMD Awards | |||||||||
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Last Name Title First Name Department Banks Ms. Pam Business Office Barrett Ms. Edna Developmental Math CCC Custodians & Housekeepers Facilities Cotton Mr. Larry Developmental Math Frederick Ms. Barbara Housekeeping (Bldg. F) Hartge Mr. John Audio Visual Johnson Ms. Nicole Developmental Studies King Ms. Lealer Developmental English Meekins Ms. Jeri Business Office Morgan Dr. Charlotte Biology Murphrey Mr. Todd Purchasing Patterson Ms. Cindy Business Office Peterson Mr. Johnny Business Office Ralls Dr. Scott Administration Savage Ms. Lou Business Office Shelby Ms. Nancy Music Slaughter Ms. Sabra Business Office Sloan Officer Willie Campus Police Thompson Mr. Roy Welding Vann Ms. Kathi Business Office | |||||||||
Congratulations
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Update: The first of two Habitat for Humanity/CCC Alumni Association collaborations had a successful turnout on Saturday, March 29. While the day started out cloudy with showers, the volunteers came out anyhowand so did the sunto help hang doors, build steps, install windows and worked on a roof. While on patrol, members of New Bern's Finest came by and provided bottled water and ice for the hard working volunteers. "I believe the most exciting part of the event was when the soon-to-be homeowner came out and began working in her yard and talked excitedly about what would be her favorite room and shared ideas for her new home," said Coordinator, Velda Whitfield. The Alumni Association also volunteered to work with Habitat for Humanity of New Bern on Saturday, April 26, 2003. In recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 28-May 2, 2003, Habitat for Humanity awarded the Alumni Association a Certificate of Appreciation for their support and participation on the projects for which we provided assistance. So thanks to all the students and staff who | volunteered.
The Alumni Association is now selling local business discount cards for $5.00. These cards will pay for themselves in no time and are valid for one year. They also make great gifts! Get great discounts at many of your favorite restaurants (i.e., Flounders, Pizza Hut, KFC), Gold's Gym, The Strike Zone, Office Solutions, etc. Help support our local businesses and the CCC Alumni Association. Cards may be purchased from any Alumni member or you may contact Velda Whitfield at 252-638-7320 to obtain cards. | ||||||||
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WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE(A Craven
Farewell)
by Joya Barnett
Some people come in and out of your life and you never give them a second thought. Some come in and, regretfully, out and leave imprints that will last a lifetime or something like that. Years ago I read something close to this. I never thought that I would ever use it but I can honestly say I know what it means now. I am finally "outta here!" However, I say this with the most bitter-sweetness one could have. Let me do some `splainin
I've been here a while (ha ha). My first few years here were as tough as it would be for any shy, quiet teenager right out of high school. But it took me a little longer to adjust to a new atmosphere and figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. I remember sitting in a General Psychology class watching people get up to sharpen pencils and go to the bathroomwithout raising their hands. GASP!! I was shocked and amazed. I fooled around and wasted some time before deciding I wanted to teach music. At first I didn't take it as serious as it is and wasted some more time. But the past 1-2 years have been the best years of my life. I'm not so sure anymore that what I did was "waist" time. Maybe, just maybe, I wasn't supposed to leave this place then. Whenever I thought it was time, I'd get ready to leave and something would happen to keep me from going. Every time I said, "OK, let's go! Point me in the right direction and I'll take off", it seemed like God said "Hold-up baby girlnot just yet". I cried my eyes out, then. But now I know that what I needed was not someone to show or tell me where to go. I needed to find my own direction.
I've sat back and thought about all the wonderful people I've met and the opportunities I've hadjust within the past year. Sometimes God closes a window just to open a door. It's a bigger, better breeze that way. There's so much I didn't know then. Don't get me wrong. I still don't have it all figured out just yet. But I know a whole lot more. I've grown SO much more. And so much of it is because of Craven Community College. I can't imagine what my life would've been like had I gone to a four year college right after high school. I used to think something was wrong with me because all of my friends went off to college and made it work. Little did I know what was in store for me
April 30 was Founder's Day here at Craven. We renamed the building everyone knew as just the "B" building to the "Brock Administration" building. During the ceremony Dr. Scott Ralls quoted something that made me realize that, in so many ways, I have taken CCC, it's faculty, staff and students for granted. What he quoted was this: "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." He also said that Craven Community College's goal was to bring people from where they are and take them as far as they can go. CCC has taken me from a little girl to a woman named Joya that has had her life enriched in the most significant way possible. I am so grateful. It's really wonderful to have people that support you, stand behind you and push you towards your goals, who make it so much easier to be a dream chaser. It's the greatest feeling in the world to know they believe in you even when people who are supposed to don't. Especially when those people can sometimes include yourself.
So, here I am now, just days before graduation. I am forever indebted to all those who pushed me to be what I truly am; who have taken me as far as I can go at CCC. It's time to shove off to newer things. I just can't honestly say better things at this point. I talked to a lady the other day from Raleigh, NC who is helping with the graduation ceremony on Friday. Among several other questions she asked me what took so long. Thinking about that and whether or not I regret it is partly what prompted me to write this. If there's anyone who just so happens to be wondering if I think I should have changed mind and gone on with life a long time ago, I say this: I don't regret it for a minute! This has been my life. It's what's shaped my life into what it is now and I wouldn't change it for the world
And so, the time is now. Push has come to shove. But if this is what it feels likeBring it on, baby! BRING IT ON!!!!!! | ||||
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Help WantedWorkstudy position to assist in gathering and entering content in our new website. Familiarity with computers, web design courses or experience preferred. Experience with Dreamweaver is a plus. See Distance Education Coordinator: Ken Wallace in E113 or email de-coord@csc.craven.cc.nc.us. | House
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| The Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP) at Cherry Point will be starting an Internship for high school students this coming fall. If you know of someone that would be interested and want more information for them see Thomas O'Donnell, Dean of Industrial Technologies. | ||||||||||||
| The Craven Community Chorus presented its spring concert "Down to the River" on Saturday, May 3, 2003, 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4, 2003 at 3:00 p.m in the Orringer Auditorium, Building E. | ||||||||||||
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| Jason Smith, part-time CCC art instructor, invites you to attend the opening reception for his art show on Friday, May 9, 2003, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Craven Arts Council, 317 Craven Street. Jason's work will be on exhibit May 9 - May 23 at the Arts Council. | ||||||||||||
From the Front Desk | ||||||||||||
| FYI - As most of you know, sign up sheets for any activities, such as intramurals/club activities, etc, are located here on my desk. Because we do have so many sign up sheets, I have decided to consolidate all those sheets into one notebook which will be placed on the table across from my desk. If you have any events coming up, please place the sign up sheet in the notebook and let me know what you are | ||||||||||||
This should be fairly easy. Even though the picture is small, everyone should know who this is. If the "Catcher in the...Grass" is correctly identified, you could win something from Gery's Prize Drawer. Just write the name on a small piece of paper, along with your name/phone #/email address, and drop it in the "Communicator Pickle Jar" located in Student Services next to the gumball machine. This time I'd like to see more than on strip of paper in the jar. | ||||||||||||
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| FYI - As most of you know, sign up sheets for any activities, such as intramurals/club activities, etc, are located here on my desk. Because we do have so many sign up sheets, I have decided to consolidate all those sheets into one notebook which will be placed on the table across from my desk. If you have any events coming up, please place the sign up sheet in the notebook and let me know what you are putting in there. Also, it would be most helpful if you would include the dates of the event as well as the deadline for sign up on the sheets so that anyone who signs up will know (in case they forgot the dates or didn't read the Campus Communicator). | ||||||||||||
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| Ashley Novak-Campus Information Specialist | ||||||||||||
634-9046589 McCarthy Blvd. New Bern, NC www.always-online.com | ||||||||||||||||
| Country~Aire Rental, Inc. Quality Tools & Equipment | BSHJob Fair Monday May 12
Orringer Hall (Bldg. E) 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 10 a.m.-Noon & 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
CCC is sponsoring a BSH job fair to recruit new employees. The job fair is open to the public and resumes will be accepted. For more information contact Dave Bauer at 638-7234. | |||||||||||||||
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